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Nearly 1/4 in Lethbridge and area have no family doctor; Presentation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of doctors took to Lethbridge City Council Wednesday to highlight the severity of the doctor shortage in the area.At the Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting,...
Dec 01, 2021
Interim Green Leader Amita Kuttner ready to get tough on party infighting
OTTAWA - Amita Kuttner, the new interim Green leader, says they will be ready to take tough disciplinary action to deal with party members who "have been at each other's throats." The astrophysicist, ...
Dec 01, 2021
Beef Advocacy Program helps producers beef-up communication with consumers
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The Canadian Cattlemen's association is always working to dispel misinformation about beef production and product quality. To that end, the Beef Advocacy Canada Program was revamped...
Dec 01, 2021
Nova Scotia restricts out-of-province sports-related travel for kids 11 and younger
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's government on Wednesday said children aged 11 and younger could no longer travel out of province for events related to sports and culture, citing rising COVID-19 transmission c...
Dec 01, 2021
Lawyer questions coverage of First Nations water settlement as deal to be ratified
A lawyer for several First Nations says he can't get a clear answer on which Indigenous communities will be covered by a class-action settlement on drinking water - even though an $8-billion deal is s...
Dec 01, 2021
Toronto FC starts work on revamping roster, declining options on Gonzalez, Zavaleta
Toronto FC, under new boss Bob Bradley, began work on revamping its roster Wednesday by declining contract options on five players including veteran defenders Omar Gonzalez and Eriq Zavaleta. A shakeu...
Dec 01, 2021
Draisaitl, Campbell, Kadri named NHL's three stars form November
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri have been named the NHL's "three stars" for November. Draisaitl...
Dec 01, 2021
Trade minister Ng chats with U.S. counterpart as continental trade tensions fester
WASHINGTON - Canada's trade minister is headed back to the U.S. capital just two weeks after joining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his visit to the White House. Mary Ng met virtually Tuesday with U...
Dec 01, 2021
Women's tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
The head of the women's professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champ...
Dec 01, 2021
Raptors could have Trent back against Bucks; Anunoby still sidelined
TORONTO - The reeling Toronto Raptors could be getting some much-needed help. Gary Trent Jr., who's missed two games with a deep bruise in his right calf, practised on Wednesday and could return to th...
Dec 01, 2021